Light: Full sun to light shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is preferable in Phoenix.
Water: Water deeply during establishment, allowing soil to dry partly between waterings. Once established, water occasionally, increasing frequency during extreme heat; reduce watering substantially during dormancy.
Soil: Very well-drained sandy or gravelly soil. Avoid heavy clay, soggy conditions, and heavily amended planting holes.
Mature size: 1–3 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide.
Bloom: Typically late spring through summer; Phoenix heat may shorten or interrupt flowering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous herbaceous perennial; normally dies back in winter and returns from its root system in spring.
Growth rate: Moderate; may establish slowly while developing its deep taproot.